International Financial Services Diploma

The International Financial Services Diploma provides a comprehensive introduction to international financial services and its regulation, with a particular emphasis on the Cayman Islands. The programme covers each of the key financial services as well as an introduction to regulation, taxation, and a number of global policy issues.

Key Features

Course Delivery Format

Both diplomas are delivered through a flexible hybrid format incorporating in person lectures or online modules to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules. Our Cayman based students must attend several in person lectures.

Accreditation

The FSI is a fully approved as a Post Compulsory Educational Institution by the Cayman Education Council, enabling Caymanians to apply for scholarships to pursue their diplomas.

Flexible Start Dates

While our diplomas have a new cohort of students who typically begin in October each year to match with a traditional academic year, we offer rolling admissions allowing students to start their diploma at any time, completing their studies 12 months from their start date. You can start your journey at any time.

Reduced Registration Fees

We are pleased to offer reduced registration fees for this academic year, now at CI$6,000 for Cayman based students who must attend several in person lectures and CI$5,500 for overseas based students for each diploma programme.

Course details

Dates: (12-month period)

October 2026 – 2027

Time: Wednesdays, 6pm – 8pm

Cost per Diploma:

Cayman based students – KYD $6,000 (in person and online modules)

Overseas students – KYD$5,500
(online modules only)

*Application deadline: 24 October 2026

IFSD Course Curriculum

The IFS Diploma consists of nine course modules. Each of the courses is delivered through a flexible hybrid format incorporating in person lectures or online modules to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules.

Curriculum
History of Financial Services & Introduction to International Banking
Trusts & Corporate Services
Captive Insurance I
Captive Insurance II & Reinsurance Services
Investment Funds I
Investment Funds II
Financial Regulation
Global Taxation Landscape
International Financial Services: seminars & research
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Who should take the IFSD?

The IFS Diploma is suitable for anyone looking to get a good grounding in international financial services for a successful career in this industry.

2025 – 2026
IFSD Course Schedule

For students looking to do the course during a traditional academic year the International Financial Services Diploma will run from October 2025 to October 2026. Classes will be held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm. *For all other students the course runs for 12 months from your chosen start date.*

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